EPYC 7742 vs Xeon Platinum 8352Y

CPU

GPU

EPYC 7742

64 Cores128 Thrd225 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2019

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Xeon Platinum 8352Y

32 Cores64 Thrd205 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2021

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 7742

64 / 128

69,448

+1.2%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

Xeon Platinum 8352Y

32 / 64

68,643

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

EPYC 7742

2019

Why buy it

✅+1.2% higher PassMark.
✅+433.3% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 48 MB).
✅100% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 64) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Platinum 8352Y across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.0 vs 17.2 PassMark/$ ($6,950 MSRP vs $3,995 MSRP).
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Xeon Platinum 8352Y

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +19.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $2,955 less on MSRP ($3,995 MSRP vs $6,950 MSRP).
✅Delivers 72.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 17.2 vs 10.0 PassMark/$ ($3,995 MSRP vs $6,950 MSRP).
✅Draws 205W instead of 225W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (68,643 vs 69,448).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (48 MB vs 256 MB).

EPYC 7742

2019

Xeon Platinum 8352Y

2021

Why buy it

✅+1.2% higher PassMark.
✅+433.3% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 48 MB).
✅100% more PCIe lanes (128 vs 64) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +19.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $2,955 less on MSRP ($3,995 MSRP vs $6,950 MSRP).
✅Delivers 72.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 17.2 vs 10.0 PassMark/$ ($3,995 MSRP vs $6,950 MSRP).
✅Draws 205W instead of 225W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Xeon Platinum 8352Y across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.0 vs 17.2 PassMark/$ ($6,950 MSRP vs $3,995 MSRP).
❌No AVX-512 support for niche heavy compute workloads where it can matter.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (68,643 vs 69,448).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (48 MB vs 256 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Xeon Platinum 8352Y better than EPYC 7742?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Xeon Platinum 8352Y is ahead with a 19.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7742 pulls ahead with 1.2% better PassMark. EPYC 7742 also has the bigger cache pool with 433.3% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 48 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 7742 is the better fit. You are getting 1.2% better PassMark, backed by 64 cores and 128 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 433.3% larger total L3 cache (256 MB vs 48 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Xeon Platinum 8352Y is the smarter buy today. Xeon Platinum 8352Y is $2,955 cheaper on MSRP at $3,995 MSRP versus $6,950 MSRP, and it gives you a 19.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that EPYC 7742 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.2% better PassMark. It is also 72.0% better value on MSRP (17.2 vs 10.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Xeon Platinum 8352Y is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2021 vs 2019) and AVX-512 support for heavier modern compute workloads. That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

EPYC 7742 Benchmark Check

Xeon Platinum 8352Y Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 7742	Xeon Platinum 8352Y
1080p
low	192 FPS	189 FPS
medium	172 FPS	152 FPS
high	138 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	157 FPS	154 FPS
medium	132 FPS	120 FPS
high	101 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	72 FPS	72 FPS
medium	65 FPS	60 FPS
high	50 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 7742	Xeon Platinum 8352Y
1080p
low	247 FPS	233 FPS
medium	221 FPS	208 FPS
high	183 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	139 FPS
1440p
low	202 FPS	199 FPS
medium	186 FPS	181 FPS
high	158 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	119 FPS
4K
low	126 FPS	124 FPS
medium	118 FPS	115 FPS
high	103 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	82 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 7742	Xeon Platinum 8352Y
1080p
low	629 FPS	969 FPS
medium	536 FPS	848 FPS
high	486 FPS	802 FPS
ultra	415 FPS	712 FPS
1440p
low	524 FPS	775 FPS
medium	446 FPS	669 FPS
high	394 FPS	632 FPS
ultra	338 FPS	561 FPS
4K
low	389 FPS	498 FPS
medium	312 FPS	393 FPS
high	274 FPS	350 FPS
ultra	224 FPS	285 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 7742	Xeon Platinum 8352Y
1080p
low	906 FPS	893 FPS
medium	828 FPS	811 FPS
high	713 FPS	697 FPS
ultra	618 FPS	599 FPS
1440p
low	711 FPS	699 FPS
medium	623 FPS	613 FPS
high	534 FPS	525 FPS
ultra	454 FPS	449 FPS
4K
low	503 FPS	504 FPS
medium	454 FPS	451 FPS
high	401 FPS	394 FPS
ultra	346 FPS	343 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 7742 and Xeon Platinum 8352Y

EPYC 7742

The EPYC 7742 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 64 cores and 128 threads. Base frequency is 2.25 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 256 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 225 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 69,448 points. Launch price was $6,950.

Xeon Platinum 8352Y

The Xeon Platinum 8352Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2021-04-06. It features 32 cores and 64 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 48 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 205 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 68,643 points. Launch price was $3,995.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 7742 packs 64 cores / 128 threads, while the Xeon Platinum 8352Y offers 32 cores / 64 threads — the EPYC 7742 has 32 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the EPYC 7742 versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Platinum 8352Y — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.25 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The EPYC 7742 is built on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the EPYC 7742 scores 69,448 against the Xeon Platinum 8352Y's 68,643 — a 1.2% lead for the EPYC 7742. L3 cache: 256 MB (total) on the EPYC 7742 vs 48 MB on the Xeon Platinum 8352Y.

Feature	EPYC 7742	Xeon Platinum 8352Y
Cores / Threads	64 / 128+100%	32 / 64
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.25 GHz+2%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	256 MB (total)+433%	48 MB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	—
Process	7 nm, 14 nm-30%	10 nm
Architecture	Zen 2 (2017−2020)	—
PassMark	69,448+1%	68,643

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 7742 uses the TR4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Platinum 8352Y uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to 3200 memory speed. Both support up to 4096 of RAM. Both feature 8-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 128 (EPYC 7742) vs 64 (Xeon Platinum 8352Y) — the EPYC 7742 offers 64 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP3 (EPYC 7742) and C621A (Xeon Platinum 8352Y).

Feature	EPYC 7742	Xeon Platinum 8352Y
Socket	TR4	LGA4189
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	3200	3200
Max RAM Capacity	4096	4096
RAM Channels	8	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128+100%	64

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Xeon Platinum 8352Y supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Direct competitor: EPYC 7742 rivals Xeon Platinum 8280; Xeon Platinum 8352Y rivals EPYC 7543.

Feature	EPYC 7742	Xeon Platinum 8352Y
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 7742 launched at $6950 MSRP, while the Xeon Platinum 8352Y debuted at $3995. On MSRP ($6950 vs $3995), the Xeon Platinum 8352Y is $2955 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 7742 delivers 10.0 pts/$ vs 17.2 pts/$ for the Xeon Platinum 8352Y — making the Xeon Platinum 8352Y the 52.9% better value option.